Normally, I depend on The Hill as one of my trusted Washington sources because their reporters report the facts as I once covered the beat with them. Today, they used the word, "spat" to describe the miscommunication between President Trump and her statement to the UN that the US was ready to impose sanctions on Russia. The President pulled back on acting again, even though Congress approved sanctions months ago.
Using "spat" trivializes what is a significant breakdown in a matter of national security. The breakdown should alert Congress to warn the President that if such performance persists, he faces censor or impeachment on the grounds of incompetence.
That won't happen. Though, that is how grave this mistake is.
Surprising this analyst is that Nikki Haley has been performing well in her role, even though her credentials and experience don't suit the position.
"Haley spat fuels political chatter around White House
Nikki Haley’s public spat with the White House has underscored Trump World’s obsession about the political ambitions of people in the president’s orbit.
Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, raised eyebrows Tuesday when she hit back at the White House after top economic adviser Larry Kudlow accused her of being confused when she prematurely announced new sanctions against Moscow on Sunday.
Her cutting rejoinder — “with all due respect, I don’t get confused” — earned cheers from people who called it an example of resolve from a strong female leader and boos from others who accused her of disloyalty for going after one of Trump’s newest handpicked aides."
The Hill email
Nikki Haley, Ambassador to the UN
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